Tracadie, Nova Scotia
Tracadie is a small community in the Canadian province of Nova Scotia, located in Antigonish County. Tracadie has close links with nearby Upper Big Tracadie. Led by Thomas Brownspriggs, Tracadie was settled by Black Loyalists in the early 18th century.[1] According to one 19th century observer, this community was the most successful rural Black community in the province.[2]
See also
- Black Nova Scotians
References
^ Black Loyalist Heritage Society
^ https://babel.hathitrust.org/cgi/pt?id=nyp.33433081708855;view=1up;seq=160
- Tracadie on Destination Nova Scotia
Coordinates: 45°37′19.49″N 61°40′12.75″W / 45.6220806°N 61.6702083°W / 45.6220806; -61.6702083 (Tracadie, Nova Scotia)
- Black Loyalist history in Tracadie
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